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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.25 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.25 and 112.92 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.25 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.25 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.25 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 30,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516.63/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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